Empire Podcast: Special Interview with Mike Hodges – Talk about Get Carter and more

Empire Podcast: Special Interview with Mike Hodges – Talk about Get Carter and more

“Carter! He is my name! And Hodg! That’s his name! take the carterthe 1971 film that marked Mike Hodges’ directorial debut on the big screen and launched a career that would include the likes of Flash Gordon Yes Dealer, has been re-released and remastered (in glorious 4K) by the BFI. It looks and sounds better than ever, so now you can enjoy the desolation of this revenge thriller, where Michael Caine travels to Newcastle and wreaks havoc.

Hodges is now 89 and retired from acting but took the time to chat with Chris Hewitt during which they discussed the enduring appeal of take the carterand review some of the most eclectic voices of Hodges’ career. It’s a frank and insightful conversation with one of Britain’s greatest directors and we hope you enjoy it.

Listen to the episode on the pod app of your choice – or via the PlanetRadio player above.

Source: Empire online

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